Author's POV
Skyler head towards the venue. It was his first time to present himself as a Mafia leader. His father is no longer the leader.
He was all ready to become the boss and prove himself to be the capable leader who can compete with another mafia who will be present in the meeting.
But he couldn't take Rosetta off his mind, he saw sudden change in her behavior. From last few days she was talking to him freely, they were going somewhere in there relationship but today he saw that emotionless Rosetta again whom he met on first day. He wasn't expecting this to turn like this, his words has really offended her.
He sighed, not understanding why her behavior should affect him. This what he wanted, right? He wanted her to stay away from him so why it's affecting him now. Why her ignorant and careless behavior is affecting him.
He didn't see the jealousy in her in this afternoon which he saw in the morning. Can someone change its feelings within few hours.
His driver parked the car And he got out. It was big club. He went inside, it was not ordinary club. Today it was booked only for mafias.
He saw many familiar faces and he hates some of them.
Everyone was with partner, either girlfriends, wives or submissives. Skyler was never fan of this tradition. He is totally against the way they treat their women.
Damian and Rose was also present there.
Skyler talked and greeted people, he was receiving wishes for succeeding the throne.
"It will be fun to compete with young energy..."
Sebastian said and Vincenzo agreed. They were parallel to his father's time.
"Hello, I am Florina..."
Their wife greeted him.
Skyler shook her hand with her.
"I know... Mom told me about you..."
He said. Florina is quite famous in the mafia world for marrying two mafia. Everyone knows her.
"Where is your wife young man?"
Skyler turned around towards the source of Dark voice.
"She is not fan of mafia Mr. Marino ..."
Skyler replied while chuckling.
"Understandable."
He looked at his wife.
Skyler looked at her and smiled.
"Nice to see you Anamika..."
"Likewise Skyler..."
She replied.
Most of them were his father's enemies and frinds. Only few are young leaders.
Everyone took their seats. They were sitting In circle.
Skyler sat on his seat alone while everyone were sitting with women. This is another tradition which he doesn't like.
Few of them were sitting with their wives on their lap like Anamika, Florina and Rose. Which means that they are claimed and no one can touch them.
Few of them were sitting beside their partners which means that other men can touch them but only with permission of their partner.
And remaining were sitting at their feet which means that they are available for anyone without any restrictions.
Skyler loathed this things. He knows how these women are treated at homes. Many of them are purchased and even kidnapped, forced into submission. He can clearly see fear on their faces, bruises on their delicate body didn't go unnoticed either.
He shook his head disappointed and leaned back on his seat while crossing his legs.
"Where is your wife Mr. King?... Looks like she doesn't respect you enough to come with you..."
The man said with mocking smirk.
Skyler glared at the man who is none other than Vlad himself.
"Who the fuck gave you entry here..."
Skyler spat.
"I don't think you are capable enough to attend this meeting... We don't need street goons here..."
Vlad clenched his jaw.
"I can show you how much capable I am... But are you capable enough to see it..."
He countered.
"Enough... We are here to make peace..."
Massimo marino, as a king of Italian mafia warned both of them.
"Where is Rosa, skyler?"
Rose asked who were sitting beside him on Damian's lap.
Skyler sighed, not knowing what to answer.
"She___"
He stopped when two guards opened the main door revealing the new entry.
Everyone's eyes snapped towards the person, it was none other than Rosetta.
"She is here"
Skyler mumbled not able to take his eyes off her.
Rosetta walked towards him like a queen, head high and eye locked. Her beauty was breathtaking and her confidence was adding stars to it. Her heels clicked on the shiny floor making it music to his ears.
She was wearing shorts blue sleevless dress with long tail. It was showing her every curve.
Skyler couldn't believe in his eyes. He wasn't expecting her to come.
He uncrossed his legs and sat straight as she reached him. Rosetta sat on his lap and he quickly wrapped his arm around her waist.
He looked at her intently, he was trying to control his beating heart. Her beauty was tormenting him.
She looked at him and captured his lips in deep kiss. Skyler cupped her face and desperately respond to her kiss. For a moment they forgot that they are surrounded by people.
"Sorry, I am late..."
She said breaking the kiss.
Skyler smiled at her.
"No, you are on time..."
After that they started the meeting and Rosetta Smirked at Vlad. She can see furry on his face. He was on verge of losing his control.
Rosetta was enjoying that, after all he is the sole reason for her to attend this meeting. She had to come because Vlad is there and she can't trust him when her parents and Skyler is also there.
Tonight she wants him to believe in them, he have to know that he can't have her.
She looked at skyler and Smirked as she felt his hardness on her thigh. There was another motive behind her presence.
'you insult me Skyler... I'll show you the consequences. You can see me, touch me but you can't have me... You can't blame your lust on me, it's your fault not mine... If it's hurting you then let it be, i don't care... You will endure this pain because I don't care...'
She was tired of these men who are trying to have her without considering her feelings.